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<p></p>Tue, 06 Jan 2015 21:50:52 +0000Catherine Loper66596 at http://wrvo.orgStefanik adds 'additional crack in the glass ceiling'Woolf: "I loved being your candidate"http://wrvo.org/post/woolf-i-loved-being-your-candidate
<p></p><p>Republican Elise Stefanik cruised to an easy victory to become the North Country’s next Congresswoman. She defeated Democrat Aaron Woolf 53-32 percent, with the Green Party candidate winning 11 percent of the vote.</p><p>At his campaign headquarters near his home in Elizabethtown Tuesday night, Woolf acknowledged some rough patches in his campaign.</p><p>Republicans pigeon-holed filmmaker Aaron Woolf from the beginning as a “Manhattan Millionaire,” a carpetbagger. But people at this folksy, Adirondack bar near his home don’t see that Aaron Woolf at all.</p>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 12:33:58 +0000David Sommerstein & Brian Mann63874 at http://wrvo.orgWoolf: "I loved being your candidate"NY21: Stefanik makes history as youngest woman in Househttp://wrvo.org/post/ny21-stefanik-makes-history-youngest-woman-house
<p></p><p>It was a triumphant night for Republican Elise Stefanik, the 30-year-old Republican who moved last year to Willsboro in Essex County.</p><p>She’ll go to Washington DC as the youngest woman ever elected to Congress. She built a juggernaut campaign, promising bipartisanship and new ideas.</p><p></p>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 12:20:37 +0000Brian Mann63873 at http://wrvo.orgNY21: Stefanik makes history as youngest woman in HouseIn North Country, Republican candidate Stefanik says "people want a new generation of leaders"http://wrvo.org/post/north-country-republican-candidate-stefanik-says-people-want-new-generation-leaders
<p></p><p>This week, WRVO is profiling candidates for Congress in central and northern New York. Today we take a look at Elise Stefanik, the Republican running for the open seat in 21st district in the North Country.</p><p>Stefanik hopes to return the North Country’s seat in Congress to the Republican side of the aisle as it had been for decades before Democrat Bill Owens won three times. She would become the youngest member of the House at 30 years old.</p>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 11:26:30 +0000David Sommerstein63537 at http://wrvo.orgIn North Country, Republican candidate Stefanik says "people want a new generation of leaders"Siena poll shows Republicans leading in 21st and 24th Congressional Districtshttp://wrvo.org/post/siena-poll-shows-republicans-leading-21st-and-24th-congressional-districts
<p>With only a week left until Election Day, the Republicans running in two of upstate New York's historically more contested districts lead their Democratic opponents, according to newly released polls.<br /><br />The 24th Congressional District showed the most dramatic shift in favor of the Republican. A Syracuse.com/Post-Standard/Siena College poll released early Tuesday, shows Republican John Katko with a ten point lead over Democratic incumbent Rep. Dan Maffei. Katko was down eight points when the last poll came out Sept. 21.<br />Tue, 28 Oct 2014 13:15:52 +0000Gino Geruntino63492 at http://wrvo.orgSiena poll shows Republicans leading in 21st and 24th Congressional DistrictsIn North Country, Democrat candidate Woolf wants to "tell a new story" for change in Congresshttp://wrvo.org/post/north-country-democrat-candidate-woolf-wants-tell-new-story-change-congress
<p></p><p>This week, WRVO will profile candidates for Congress in central and northern New York. We begin with Aaron Woolf, the Democrat running for the open seat in 21st district in the North Country.</p><p>New York's North Country Democrats surprised everyone when they chose Aaron Woolf to try to succeed Bill Owens after he announced his retirement. Woolf is running against Republican Elise Stefanik and Green Party candidate Matt Funiciello.</p>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 10:22:13 +0000David Sommerstein63485 at http://wrvo.orgIn North Country, Democrat candidate Woolf wants to "tell a new story" for change in CongressFinal debate held in race to fill open North Country congressional seathttp://wrvo.org/post/final-debate-held-race-fill-open-north-country-congressional-seat
<p></p>Wed, 22 Oct 2014 09:16:55 +0000Gino Geruntino63250 at http://wrvo.orgFinal debate held in race to fill open North Country congressional seatNorth Country congressional debate gets personal, againhttp://wrvo.org/post/north-country-congressional-debate-gets-personal-again
<p>The issue of who is really from the North Country continues to be raised in the race for the 21st Congressional District seat. Last night, the second of three televised debates was held in Plattsburgh, sponsored by WPTZ-TV. This time, the three candidates were all asked where they maintain their primary residence and whether they were eligible to vote in the district two years ago.<br /><br />Elise Stefanik, the Republican candidate, has spent the last several years living and working in Washington, D.C., but now lives at her family vacation home in Essex County.<br />Thu, 16 Oct 2014 14:00:52 +0000Catherine Loper63029 at http://wrvo.orgNorth Country congressional debate gets personal, againWoolf says he is in tune with North Country voters, but still trails Stefanik in pollshttp://wrvo.org/post/woolf-says-he-tune-north-country-voters-still-trails-stefanik-polls
<p></p>Tue, 07 Oct 2014 20:26:08 +0000Gino Geruntino62671 at http://wrvo.orgWoolf says he is in tune with North Country voters, but still trails Stefanik in pollsDemocrats criticize NY-21 Green Party candidate for remarks about 9/11http://wrvo.org/post/democrats-criticize-ny-21-green-party-candidate-remarks-about-911
<p></p><p>The green party candidate for Congress in the North Country's 21st district, Matt Funiciello, is coming under fire for his opinions on the September 11 terrorist attacks. Earlier this week, it was reported that Funiciello has questioned whether or not the U.S. government has told the truth about why the World Trade Center was destroy and Pentagon was damaged.</p>Thu, 18 Sep 2014 09:45:00 +0000Catherine Loper61926 at http://wrvo.orgDemocrats criticize NY-21 Green Party candidate for remarks about 9/11Poll shows Republican Stefanik with 13 point lead in North Country congressional racehttp://wrvo.org/post/poll-shows-republican-stefanik-13-point-lead-north-country-congressional-race
<p>A new poll in New York's North Country's Congressional race finds Republican Elise Stefanik leading Democrat Aaron Woolf 46 to 33 percent. Green Party candidate Matt Funiciello is favored by 10 percent of those polled.<br /><br />The poll was conducted independent of the candidates by WWNY-TV 7 News in Watertown and Siena College. It has a four point margin of error.<br /><br />The poll also finds North Country voters deeply dissatisfied with their state and federal leaders, with more than 10 percent of voters saying they're unsure how to vote.</p>Fri, 12 Sep 2014 13:51:26 +0000David Sommerstein & Brian Mann61700 at http://wrvo.orgPoll shows Republican Stefanik with 13 point lead in North Country congressional raceNorth Country Democratic congressional candidate launches first TV adhttp://wrvo.org/post/north-country-democratic-congressional-candidate-launches-first-tv-ad
<p>Aaron Woolf, the Democratic candidate in the North Country's 21st Congressional District, released his first television ad today.<br /><br />Woolf, a documentary filmmaker, is running against Republican Elise Stefanik and Green Party candidate Matt Funicello to replace retiring Democratic Congressman Bill Owens. Woolf's television commercial says that if elected, he would be willing to work with Republicans to get legislation passed.<br />Tue, 12 Aug 2014 20:26:22 +0000Catherine Loper60306 at http://wrvo.orgNorth Country Democratic congressional candidate launches first TV adStefanik wins GOP 21st Congressional District primary http://wrvo.org/post/stefanik-wins-gop-21st-congressional-district-primary
<p>After entering the race as a complete unknown last year, Elise Stefanik won the Republican Party primary in New York's 21st Congressional District Tuesday night by a commanding margin over Matt Doheny.<br /><br />Stefanik, a 29-year-old political analyst, overcame non-existent name recognition, opposition from some senior GOP leaders, and claims that she was a "carpetbagger" from outside the North Country district.<br />Wed, 25 Jun 2014 04:52:04 +0000David Sommerstein & Brian Mann57867 at http://wrvo.orgStefanik wins GOP 21st Congressional District primary Doheny, Stefanik take similar platforms to North Country votershttp://wrvo.org/post/doheny-stefanik-take-similar-platforms-north-country-voters
<p></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">For the past few months, North Country voters have heard a lot about the two Republican candidates running to represent the party in this fall's election for New York's </span>21st<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> Congressional District. But the differences between Elise </span>Stefanik<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> and Matt </span>Doheny<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> aren't really that vast.</span></p>Tue, 24 Jun 2014 10:16:06 +0000Gino Geruntino57796 at http://wrvo.orgDoheny, Stefanik take similar platforms to North Country votersDoheny, Stefanik debate local and national issueshttp://wrvo.org/post/doheny-stefanik-debate-local-and-national-issues
<p></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">The two candidates vying for the Republican Party's nod in the </span>21st<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> Congressional District showed a lot of similarities during an hour-long primary debate held Thursday in Watertown. The debate between Matt </span>Doheny<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> and Elise </span>Stefanik<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> was broadcast on </span>WWNY<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> in Watertown and North Country Public Radio and public television.</span></p>Fri, 13 Jun 2014 10:14:10 +0000Gino Geruntino57259 at http://wrvo.orgDoheny, Stefanik debate local and national issuesDoheny says attack ad launched againgst him crosses a linehttp://wrvo.org/post/doheny-says-attack-ad-launched-againgst-him-crosses-line
<p></p>Wed, 04 Jun 2014 20:22:10 +0000Gino Geruntino56826 at http://wrvo.orgNorth Country Congressional candidate Aaron Woolf speaks on the issueshttp://wrvo.org/post/north-country-congressional-candidate-aaron-woolf-speaks-issues
<p></p><p>The endorsed Democratic candidate for Bill Owens' seat in Congress finally broke his media silence Wednesday, speaking with several North Country media outlets. Aaron Woolf spoke with North Country Public Radio's David Sommerstein on a range of issues, from gun control and health care to why a political rookie wants to represent the region. Democratic county chairs chose Woolf to run a month ago, but he had declined interviews until now.</p>Thu, 13 Mar 2014 12:08:35 +0000David Sommerstein52626 at http://wrvo.orgNorth Country Congressional candidate Aaron Woolf speaks on the issuesNorth Country candidate Democrat Aaron Woolf says media silence is not inactionhttp://wrvo.org/post/north-country-candidate-democrat-aaron-woolf-says-media-silence-not-inaction
<p></p><p>The elusive Democrat who's running for Bill Owens' seat is meeting privately with local leaders across the 21st Congressional District. Documentary filmmaker Aaron Woolf met with Warren County Democrats in Lake George Wednesday night after visiting the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce in Canton.<br /><br />It's been more than three weeks since party leaders endorsed Woolf. Even though he's barely spoken with the media, Woolf says he's been busy.</p>Thu, 06 Mar 2014 19:36:57 +0000David Sommerstein52302 at http://wrvo.orgNorth Country candidate Democrat Aaron Woolf says media silence is not inactionGreen party voters may get primary race in 21sthttp://wrvo.org/post/green-party-voters-may-get-primary-race-21st
<p></p>Fri, 21 Feb 2014 12:05:07 +0000David Sommerstein51670 at http://wrvo.orgDoheny will be on the ballot again for the 21st Districthttp://wrvo.org/post/doheny-will-be-ballot-again-21st-district
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Matt </span>Doheny<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> is again adding his name to the 2014 ballot for northern New York's&nbsp;</span>21st<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> </span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Congressional</span><span style="line-height: 1.5;"> District. </span>Doheny<span style="line-height: 1.5;">, the owner of a private investment firm in Watertown, ran for the seat in 2010 and 2012, but lost both races to Democrat Bill Owens. Owens announced last month that he will retire after his term ends at the end of this year.</span></p>Wed, 19 Feb 2014 20:07:09 +0000Gino Geruntino51589 at http://wrvo.orgDoheny will be on the ballot again for the 21st DistrictRussell leaving door open on Congressional run; for now, focused on Assembly workhttp://wrvo.org/post/russell-leaving-door-open-congressional-run-now-focused-assembly-work
<p></p><p>State Assemblywoman Addie Russell’s name surfaced as a possible Democratic contender for the 21<sup>st</sup>&nbsp;Congressional District seat, after Rep. Bill Owens announced he won’t run again.&nbsp;</p><p>Fri, 17 Jan 2014 21:49:53 +0000Joanna Richards50074 at http://wrvo.orgRussell leaving door open on Congressional run; for now, focused on Assembly workOwens will not seek reelection to Congresshttp://wrvo.org/post/owens-will-not-seek-reelection-congress
<p></p><p>North Country Rep. Bill Owens (D-Plattsburgh) announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection in November -- surprising the political establishment and putting the seat for the 21<sup>st</sup> Congressional District up for grabs.</p>Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:59:10 +0000Catherine Loper49924 at http://wrvo.orgOwens will not seek reelection to CongressOwens holds on to North Country congressional seathttp://wrvo.org/post/owens-holds-north-country-congressional-seat
<p>Democrat Bill Owens survived one of the most costly and bitter political campaigns in North Country history last night. He defeated Republican businessman Matt Doheny by about 4,000 votes.Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:00:02 +0000Brian Mann & David Sommerstein28758 at http://wrvo.orgOwens and Doheny debate agricultural issueshttp://wrvo.org/post/owens-and-doheny-debate-agricultural-issues
<p>Democrat Congressman Bill Owens from Plattsburgh says passage of the federal farm bill that has stalled in Washington is one of his top priorities.Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:17:10 +0000Brian Mann25578 at http://wrvo.orgOwens works the senior vote in the North Countryhttp://wrvo.org/post/owens-works-senior-vote-north-country
<p>Rep. Bill Owens (D-Plattsburgh) is making Medicare a big issue in his race with Republican Matt Doheny.<br><br>Senior citizens vote at higher rates than the rest of the population.&nbsp; So they’ll be key to the eventual winner of the North Country’s 21st Congressional district.&nbsp; And issues important to seniors, like health care law and Medicare, will take front stage until November.</p><p>Owens’ campaign has been ratcheting up the debate with Doheny on Medicare.Sat, 25 Aug 2012 12:00:01 +0000David Sommerstein24915 at http://wrvo.orgOwens works the senior vote in the North CountryOwens enters contest of the airwaveshttp://wrvo.org/post/owens-enters-contest-airwaves
<p>Congressman Bill Owens has released the first television advertisement of his re-election campaign --&nbsp; a day after his Republican opponent Matt Doheny did.<br>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:28:48 +0000Catherine Loper24794 at http://wrvo.orgGOP on state of the race for Congressional seats in NYhttp://wrvo.org/post/gop-state-race-congressional-seats-ny
<p>New York State will be in the thick of it when it comes to&nbsp; races for Congress this November, because there are more competitive races than usual for house seats&nbsp; in the Empire State.<br /><br />Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:46:37 +0000Ellen Abbott22355 at http://wrvo.orgNovember Congressional ballot decidedhttp://wrvo.org/post/november-congressional-ballot-decided
<p>Tuesday&#39;s federal primary in New York state was marked by low turnout.&nbsp; New York&#39;s primaries were split into three dates this year, with a presidential primary in April, Tuesday&#39;s Congressional primary and a September primary for state Senate and Assembly candidates. Experts believe having a primary in June, which is not traditional for New York, contributed to the low turnout. But, it is now known who will be on the ballot for Congress in November.</p><p>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:16:20 +0000Jason Smith21632 at http://wrvo.orgInterview: Republican Kellie Greene, candidate for 21st Congressional districthttp://wrvo.org/post/interview-republican-kellie-greene-candidate-21st-congressional-district
<p>June 26 is Congressional primary day in New York. In the newly redrawn 21st district in Northern New York,&nbsp; Republican Kellie Greene is running against Matt Doheny. The winner of that race will face incumbent Democrat Congressman Bill Owens in November. Doheny lost a close race to Owens two years ago. This year Greene hopes to get the chance to take on Owens.&nbsp; Greene spoke with WRVO&#39;s Catherine Loper.</p><p>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:49:44 +0000Catherine Loper21387 at http://wrvo.orgInterview: Republican Kellie Greene, candidate for 21st Congressional districtInterview: Republican Matt Doheny, candidate for 21st Congressional districthttp://wrvo.org/post/interview-republican-matt-doheny-candidate-21st-congressional-district
<p>June 26&nbsp; is Congressional primary day in New York.&nbsp; In the newly redrawn 21st district in northern New York.&nbsp; Republican Matt Doheny is running against Kellie Greene. The winner of that race will face incumbent Democrat Bill Owens in November. Doheny lost a close race to Owens two years ago, and he&#39;s back for another run this year. Doheny recently he spoke with WRVO&#39;s Catherine Loper.</p><p>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:49:11 +0000Catherine Loper21383 at http://wrvo.orgInterview: Republican Matt Doheny, candidate for 21st Congressional district